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Does A Person With Acoustic Neuroma Qualify For Disability Benefits?

My husband has a large acoustic neuroma, has had it for 7 years. He had 3 surgeries & 6 weeks of radiation. the tumor is still there, but shrinking very slowly. This has caused balance problems and weakness in his left side. Do you think he would qualify for some disability benefits? How do we go about this? He had a construction company for 20 yrs, but is very limited in what he is able to do because of lack of balance or energy.
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
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Neurologist, Surgical 's  Response
Hello,

Yes, this type of lesion and the treatment ways require that your husband be treated with disability benefits.

The the procedure should be initiated by the treating Doctor according to rules for this purpose.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Does A Person With Acoustic Neuroma Qualify For Disability Benefits?

Hello, Yes, this type of lesion and the treatment ways require that your husband be treated with disability benefits. The the procedure should be initiated by the treating Doctor according to rules for this purpose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical